re: Going from upper level to lower level in Arena

What is it about a $150 seat that makes it worth 10 times what a $15 seat costs?

its really true. I've had season tickets on the sidelines in the upper bowl, behind the goals in the lower bowl, and in the corners of the lower bowl. the arena is built well for fan experience. really the only bad seats in the house are probably the last 5-10 rows in the upper bowl behind the goals.

re: Going from upper level to lower level in Arena(Posted by LAwhoDat on 11/11/12 at 9:17 pm to 42)

quote:While I agree with you about that wholeheartedly, I mean for those participating to ponder what is it that makes the difference and share.

right. I just want to hear from bdd who claims to do this why he desires it so badly? why not be happy with the seats you have? there is no shame where you sit, but to sit down and have to worry about getting caught because you're trying to scheme your way into taking something you didn't pay for is just silly. lol

re: Going from upper level to lower level in Arena(Posted by 42 on 11/11/12 at 9:23 pm to LAwhoDat)

LAwhoDat: Tell me what you think about this, my history. I'm a upper corner guy. I `cheat' since I'm in row 1, but I'm an upper bowl guy. I think I always will be.

I've snuck down there in the past and saw not enough pluses (for me) to justify the price, risk, or loss of my social circle upstairs. I've also bought the cheap tickets as a `treat' for someone who wanted to come to a game, etc. Still nothing. I've had a 4 top notch club seats given to me. Nice on the part of the client, but nothing. I got courtside for a game. Novel, but nothing.

Clearly, not all of this is related to sneaking, but I'm laying it all out there so people can add what they think or like about the lower and upper bowls.

re: Going from upper level to lower level in Arena(Posted by LAwhoDat on 11/11/12 at 9:31 pm to 42)

quote:LAwhoDat: Tell me what you think about this, my history. I'm a upper corner guy. I `cheat' since I'm in row 1, but I'm an upper bowl guy. I think I always will be.

I've snuck down there in the past and saw not enough pluses (for me) to justify the price, risk, or loss of my social circle upstairs. I've also bought the cheap tickets as a `treat' for someone who wanted to come to a game, etc. Still nothing. I've had a 4 top notch club seats given to me. Nice on the part of the client, but nothing. I got courtside for a game. Novel, but nothing.

Clearly, not all of this is related to sneaking, but I'm laying it all out there so people can add what they think or like about the lower and upper bowls.

Personally I think it all boils down to your personal preference to be honest. I have sat all over the arena over the years and in my opinion the best seats in the house are the first 5-10 rows of the sidelines in the upper bowl. from there you can see the plays unfold before your eyes where in the lower bowl you can't. its a very different experience in the lower bowl. you're right on top of the action, but depending on where you're sitting you sometimes cannot see all that is going on.

I think the Hornets have done an excellent job at pricing most of the tickets. anything in the upper bowl is very affordable as well as behind the goals in the lower bowl. we have the 3rd cheapest tickets on average in the entire NBA and still cannot build a decent fan base. its a shame really, but you can't fault the organization.

re: Going from upper level to lower level in Arena(Posted by LAwhoDat on 11/11/12 at 9:37 pm to 42)

quote:Accurate.

I do think, noted above, that it's novel and a nice treat, but I'm just an upper bowl guy.

It's takes both types to (happily) fill the Arena, so cheers.

also I forgot to mention, the biggest flaw with the Arena is the upper bowl seats are extremely tight together where as the lower bowl is much more comfortable. even for people of normal size the upper bowl seats are offer little to no leg room. I can't imagine how horrible the experience in the upper bowl has to be for someone that is overweight. my ticket rep actually commented on it before that they receive a lot of complaints from overweight customers about it lol.

re: Going from upper level to lower level in Arena(Posted by TigerTatorTots on 11/11/12 at 9:44 pm to LAwhoDat)

quote:also I forgot to mention, the biggest flaw with the Arena is the upper bowl seats are extremely tight together where as the lower bowl is much more comfortable. even for people of normal size the upper bowl seats are offer little to no leg room